How to execute any Program from Windows Run Box?

If I had to choose my favorite feature of Windows, I’d name it the Run command dialog.

This tiny component of Microsoft’s operating system lets you painlessly launch files and programs without much effort.

Furthermore, it’s fairly easy to access too — a quick hotkey combination of Win + R on your keyboard does the job; could it get any better?

Dare I say, yes — it definitely could! Especially after using Add2Run — a tiny portable utility that makes the Run command all the more intuitive, interactive and functional.

This barebones application lets you swiftly open frequently accessed items on your computer by assigning them aliases, which means instead of having to type the full command to access a utility, tool, file or application, you can simply type its alias and it will be executed or opened instantly.

Add2Run sports a simple interface, carrying a few buttons, a target file field for the destination item, and an input space to specify the alias. There’s no installation required; the portable program executes straight from its small 220KB EXE file. Here’s how it works in this video demonstration.